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Jan 16 A Local Filmmaker Brings Marin County’s Beauty to Life

In last week’s post talked about the land in Marin County being 80% protected open space and farmland. A big part of that open space is Mt. Tamalpais State Park. The silhouette of Mt. Tam is a defining feature of Marin County — in fact you see it in full view from Acqua Hotel — our skyline if you will.

The below video will give you a a sense of the vast unspoiled natural beauty of Mt. Tam, from the perspective of a Fire Lookout. The beauty really kicks in 3:35 when the sun sets (we tear up every single time).

Gary Yost, the local filmmaker who created this amazing video, said this about the experience:

“The video documents the (usually) very peaceful life of a fire lookout in the Gardner Lookout on the East Peak of Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County, California. I've been a Marin County Fire Department volunteer lookout for years and deeply love the mountain and the peace it brings to us here in the Bay Area. Perhaps this 6-minute video will convey some of the emotions I feel when sitting (and sleeping) on her peak.”

Dianne is a long-time Marin resident and all around Marin-ophile. When she’s not out exploring the hills, valleys, and towns of Marin, she’s the Marketing Director for Marin Hotels. You can reach Dianne at dadmire@marinhotels.com.

Dianne is a long-time Marin resident and all around Marin-ophile. When she’s not out exploring the hills, valleys, and towns of Marin, she’s the Marketing Director for Marin Hotels. You can reach Dianne at dadmire@marinhotels.com.